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State:     Oregon

City:       Redmond

The City of Redmond Oregon, incorporated on July 6, 1910, is located on the eastern side of Oregon's Cascade Range and is considered the geographical heart of Central Oregon, within easy access to a multitude of recreational opportunities including mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, and golf. Redmond is a progressive full-service municipality and one of the fastest growing industrial and residential communities in the State of Oregon. Redmond had a population of 13,481 in 2000 and has grown to an estimated population of 25,445 residents; the growth rate continues to be about 8% per year. This High Desert community encompasses 15 1/2 square miles (approx. 9,974 acres) and is located on a flat plateau, at an elevation of 3,077 feet above sea level. Redmond is 15 miles north of Bend, the county seat for Deschutes County; 144 miles from Portland; 129 miles from Salem, the State Capital; and 126 miles from Eugene.

During the 1940s Redmond was selected as a U.S. Army Air Base and commercial air service was established at Roberts Field after World War II. The following three decades (1950s, 60s, 70s) and most of the 80s the town's population remained relatively static, growing slowly around a small commercial/retail center and manufacturing industry. However, during the 1990s the town's population began to grow along with most of Deschutes County. Between 2000 and 2006, Redmond's population grew by 74.3% making it among Oregon's fastest growing incorporated cities each year. This rapid growth has continued through 2006, 11.3% this past year, increasing the population to 23,500. Its growth is fueled by employment, comparatively lower cost of living, and great quality of life.

The Horse Lava Tube System enters the city of Redmond at the point of the Redmond Caves. The lava flow that created the system continues on into the Redmond Canyon and beyond.

A major employer is the Redmond Air Center, located at the Redmond Airport. This is a Forest Service smoke-jumping, firefighting and training installation.

The Eagle Crest Resort, located six miles west Redmond, is one of eight destination resorts as defined by Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development. Eagle Crest is one of Redmond's major employers, and one of Deschutes County's largest corporate tax payers.

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2008: $41,464 (it was $33,701 in 2000)

Redmond:	$41,464
Oregon:	$50,169

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,756

 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $251,941 (it was $106,900 in 2000)

Redmond:	$251,941
Oregon:	$273,300

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Redmond: 98.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

 In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

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For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Redmond-Oregon.html

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